The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Illinois

MISSION:

PROVIDE QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO VISITORS BY EMPHASIZING NATURAL COMMUNITIES.

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PROVIDING SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HOMELESS WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS WITH RECREATIONAL, COMPETITIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN SWIMMING, TENNIS AND PADDLE TENNIS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ORGANIZES NUMEROUS SOCIAL EVENTS FOR ITS MEMBERS.

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THE PARKS AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION PROMOTES A VIABLE PARK, CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SYSTEM IN THE COMMUNITY BY PURSUING CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE FORM OF LAND, MONEY, OR OTHER DONATIONS FOR THE BELVIDERE PARK DISTRICT, BOONE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, AND OTHER OPEN SPACE, CONSERVATION, AND RECREATION ENTITIES.

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TO HELP FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP HEALTHY, WELL-ROUNDED YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING ENRICHING ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP MODELS, A PLACE OF PRIDE AND SENSE OF COMMMUNITY.

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ADVANCE THE SPECIALTY OF ORTHOPAEDIC NURSING THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND NURSING PRACTICE.

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ELIMINATE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELLBEING, AND POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN WORLDWIDE. WE START WITH ONE IMPORTANT SOURCE: LEAD PAINT.

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TO FUND REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES UNDER A HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT.

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AID FOR WOMEN OPERATES PREGNANCY HELP CENTERS, PREGNANCY MEDICAL CLINICS AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS TO ASSIST WOMEN IN DIFFICULT AND UNEXPECTED PREGNANCY SITUATIONS SO THAT THEY MIGHT CHOOSE LIFE.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Medical Research major group area.

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THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF GOSPEL MUSIC WILL BE KNOWN FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO THE RICHNESS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AS REFLECTED IN OUR PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE BY PROVIDING LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS. GOSPEL MUSIC HAS PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FIGHT FOR FREEDOM AND CIVIL RIGHTS AS WELL AS AN AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL AROUND THE WORLD. THE MUSEUM WILL INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GOSPEL MUSIC AND ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN MUSIC CULTURE THROUGH ITS EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS.

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PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AREA HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO HELP MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE HEALTHCARE IN COUNTY.

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TO DEVELOP PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL.

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TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS LISTED IN SCHEDULE A PART I

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL TOOLS, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED WITH THOSE AFFECTED BY ANGELMAN SYNDROME. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AND FUNDS BASIC SCIENCE RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRIALS.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE FRESH PRODUCE, FROZEN AND LOCAL PROTEINS TO UNDERSERVED (SEE SCH O) COMMUNITIES THROUGH A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES PROVIDES REHABILITATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT (SEE SCHEDULE O) FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BLINDNESS AND/OR VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, THROUGH ITS MANUFACTURING PROGRAMS AND GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.